Naturally, I’m known for my horribly cheesy post titles, so that’s how we’ll start out today’s Harlow History post. Let’s get crackin’: This day in Harlow History, April 2, 1933: at the tail end of her mourning period following the death of Paul Bern, Jean Harlow attends a Hollywood party at director Woody Van Dyke’s … Continue reading Today in Harlow History: Uh Oh’s and Eskimos
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Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow and her husband, cinematographer Hal Rosson, photographed at Colleen Moore’s Christmas party at the latter’s Bel Air mansion, December 1933.Harlow was also captured posing with Colleen herself, Dick Powell, and Mary Brian. “Christmas Spirit is poured into Dick Powell’s glass by hostess Colleen Moore as Jean Harlow looks on during the Christmas Day party … Continue reading Harlow History: Colleen Moore’s Christmas Party (1933)
Harlow in NYC, 1931
December 15, 1931: Jean Harlow is photographed with her luggage after her arrival in New York City, fresh from Kansas City in order to carry out her most recent string of personal appearance tours. Harlow arrived the night of the fourteenth to start engagements at various movie palaces for about a week before moving on … Continue reading Harlow in NYC, 1931
Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
Today in Harlow History, December 8, 1931: 89 years ago today, Jean Harlow made the rounds in her hometown, Kansas City, Missouri (accompanied by mother and stepfather) at the very beginning of her East Coast personal appearance tour. Shown here at the Hotel Baltimore: She left LA for Missouri on December 6, two days after … Continue reading Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931)
Harlow at Del Monte, 1934
Here’s quite the lovely candid of Harlow: captured awarding the Gold Cup to Marion Hollins and Herman Flodstrom, owner and rider of the winning horse at a 1934 Steeplechase cup race, held on March 18 in Del Monte, California. By the way, this original photograph is from an archived listing--I don't own it. An adorable … Continue reading Harlow at Del Monte, 1934
Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
July 7, 1936: Ted Allan photographs Jean applying lipstick, rouge, and powder by Max Factor, to bolster an ad campaign promoting the company’s line of “Color Harmony” products. This is one of various promotional shoots Harlow did for Max Factor over the years. She wears a tailored yellow hostess slack suit by Dolly Tree, worn … Continue reading Harlow History: July 7 and Max Factor, 1936
On Studio Business, 85 Years Ago
June 29, 1935: A sunburned Harlow is seen at an MGM sponsored event for the District Attorneys’ Association, who were closing out their 25th Annual Convention held in Los Angeles. From left to right are Irving Thalberg, Jean Harlow, LA District Attorney Buron Fitts, Louis B. Mayer, and Santa Clara District Attorney Fred L. Thomas, … Continue reading On Studio Business, 85 Years Ago
Harlow at Loew’s State with RED-HEADED WOMAN, 1932
June 24, 1932 saw the world premiere of Red-Headed Woman at Loew's State on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles; the film went into general release the very next day, and the rest is history. The movie house where Red-Headed Woman saw its premiere, pictured in its salad years and recently. Photographs courtesy of USC and … Continue reading Harlow at Loew’s State with RED-HEADED WOMAN, 1932
Harlow and Bern Get Engaged
Today in Harlow History, June 20, 1932: Jean Harlow and Paul Bern electrify the film colony with a jolt of gossip: they have been spotted together filing their intention to wed at the Marriage License Bureau, located inside Los Angeles City Hall. This photograph taken in 1932 shows the Los Angeles City Hall on the … Continue reading Harlow and Bern Get Engaged
Harlow History: March 26, 1934
March 26, 1934: on a break from filming The Girl from Missouri, Jean takes a stroll on the lot and visits a nearby soundstage. In production was Manhattan Melodrama, starring her good friend Clark Gable, and soon-to-be friend Myrna Loy.Jean makes the rounds, and is snapped chatting with Gable; Leo Carrillo and W.S. Van Dyke, … Continue reading Harlow History: March 26, 1934
